>I am new to the group and I am hoping I can get some good pots and pans
>purchase information based on the experiences of you folks.

Well, THANKS to all of you who posted! I certainly got just the information I
need. There were ads this week in Linens and Things and other stores for both
the Calphalon and Farberware pans. Thanks to your feedback I can discriminate
appropriate (based on my needs).

The idea about only ONE non-stick is a great one. Or, only the few you need.
I don't know why it had not occurred to me to pick and choose. I hate those
non-stick surfaces but for the "heart healthy" cook, it is almost a must for
eggs (ok, so they might not be so heart healthy, but they do have protein), and
a few other things. But like the poster mentioned, no need to get an entire
set based on that one criteria.

So again, thanks to all .... now back to my humble cooking attempts.

Geri